220k views
2 votes
Centripetal acceleration of the moon is influenced by

A) Earth's gravity
B) Solar wind
C) Lunar volcanoes
D) Planetary alignment

User Alexbea
by
8.7k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Final answer:

The centripetal acceleration of the Moon is influenced by Earth's gravity. Earth's gravitational force causes the Moon to orbit Earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The centripetal acceleration of the Moon is influenced by Earth's gravity.

Earth's gravitational force causes the Moon to orbit Earth. The centripetal acceleration of the Moon differs by less than 1% from the acceleration due to Earth's gravity.

This agreement is approximate because the Moon's orbit is slightly elliptical, and Earth is not stationary.

User Eladrich
by
7.5k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories